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2 men charged with gun crimes after Gilman shooting

2 men charged with gun crimes after Gilman shooting

Berkeley police say Alex Foster fired a gun through his ceiling into his neighbor's apartment at Gilman and Curtis. No one was hurt.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 3, 2025
Hate crime report: Transgender woman shot with pellet gun

Hate crime report: Transgender woman shot with pellet gun

Someone with a pellet gun shot a transgender woman in the back as she walked in downtown Berkeley on Friday. City officials are speaking out.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 2, 2025
Update: Berkeley police arrest gunfire suspect

Update: Berkeley police arrest gunfire suspect

When officers initially searched for the suspected shooter, he wasn't home. He was arrested and found with a gun Monday afternoon, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 2, 2025
Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map

Berkeley shootings in 2025: The definitive gunfire map

As of June 2, Berkeley has had seven shootings in 2025, including one by police. Last year there were 15 shootings in the same period.
By Emilie Raguso Jun 2, 2025
Berkeley private school teacher charged with sex crimes

Berkeley private school teacher charged with sex crimes

A principal who learned of "a series of explicit communications" between Jason Hoopes and an underage student reported it to police, BPD said.
By Emilie Raguso May 29, 2025
5 gray whales found dead in the Bay Area in just a week

5 gray whales found dead in the Bay Area in just a week

Experts are urging boaters of all sizes to be "whale aware" and slow down in the San Francisco Bay due to a "massive spike" in whale sightings.
By Emilie Raguso May 29, 2025
Berkeley homeless camp attack: Man sentenced to anger classes

Berkeley homeless camp attack: Man sentenced to anger classes

Berkeley police said they found methamphetamine as well as replica firearms and a BB gun when they arrested Alejandro Padilla.
By Emilie Raguso May 28, 2025

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